Italian Mineral Water Exports Surge by 28.5% in 2024
Italian mineral water exports reached an all-time high of €1.408 billion in 2024, up 28.5% from the previous year, marking the strongest export performance within the country’s food and beverage industry. Export volumes also saw significant growth, rising 12.9% year on year. The United States remained the largest market, with exports climbing 28.5%...
The Comfort Food Italian Families Have Been Making for Generations
When I was a kid, my Italian mom made pastina for me all the time. The joy of seeing those tiny little stars floating in butter and salt served alongside my dinner was unparalleled. Recently, I was talking to my friend Shae and she mentioned seeing pastina recipes popping up on her TikTok feed and asked if I had ever tried it. I was instantly trans...
Ferrari car buyers are getting younger. CEO says 40% of new clients are now under 40
Ferraris are becoming increasingly popular among younger buyers, with the CEO of the luxury automaker revealing that 40% of new buyers are now under the age of 40. That reflects a significant upswing from just over 18 months ago, when Ferrari’s chief said the figure stood at 30%. “40% of the new clients are below 40 years,” Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vi...
Living life above the clouds in Trepalle
Trepalle is a small alpine hamlet in the municipality of Livigno, in the province of Sondrio, known for a very special characteristic: it’s the highest inhabited place in Europe. Well, to be truthful, it is the second, but there is a bit of controversy about that, and I can explain to you why: the population of Trepalle, which is around 720 people,...
Shroud of Turin to be digitally showcased during Holy Year
The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the revered relic like never before. The shroud, a linen cloth many believe is the burial shroud of Jesus Christ and bears his image, traditionally draws thousands of pilgrims during rare pu...
Paternity leave in Italy: progress and challenges
On Father’s Day in Italy, a report on paternity leave highlighted key trends and challenges. The typical father who takes paternity leave lives in the North, has a stable job, and earns between €28,000 and €50,000 per year. Despite persistent gender imbalances in child-rearing, which affect women's workforce participation, attitudes among Italian...
ESA lead astronaut – Europe on front seat to the Moon
Europe is not lagging behind the US and China on space exploration and is taking a front seat on the Artemis II programme which is seeking to send a crewed mission to the moon. Luca Parmitano is in the European Astronaut Corps for the European Space Agency (ESA) and was the first Italian and third European to command the International Space Station...
Osteria Vs Trattoria: What's The Difference Between The Italian Restaurant Styles?
It's no secret that Italian culinary tradition has the global food game on lock. Even Italian chain restaurants are good (Maggiano's Little Italy is our favorite, for the record). But when dining in Italy like a local, the country is dotted with different types of eateries categorized to help foodies get the exact type of dining experience they're...
The Italian Travel Destination Focaccia Lovers Need To Visit
If you've visited Rome, Florence, or Venice, you know how busy Italy can be, even during the tourism off season. It's time to expand your horizons and pay a visit to an underrated destination that just so happens to be the home of some truly excellent focaccia: Camogli. This fishing village is located on Italy's northwestern coast, bordering the Li...
Hiking in southern Italy: myths, mountains and wild boar in Cilento
In the silence of the chestnut woods, rays of sunlight ignite the patches of pink cyclamen and crocus. There are fungi of various kinds dotted around, including one that is a perfect sphere of bright orange pushing its way up out of earth. I sit on a rock and after a while I hear a gentle grunting noise, the sort of contented chunter made by a snor...
Weekend in Lucca: a dremy itinerary between art, flavors and Tuscan charm
Imagine a city where time passes slowly among cobbled streets, tree-lined towers, ancient squares and centuries-old churches. Welcome to Lucca, a very small city perfect for a weekend geteaway. We have designed a tour for a weekend in Lucca just for you, to allow you to fully experience this hidden gem of Tuscany, with fascinating routes to apprec...
The Palio dei Somari: A tradition like no other
Torrita di Siena is a charming medieval town located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. It lies approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Florence, the region’s largest city, and 50 kilometers (31 miles) southeast of Siena. Torrita is known for its well-preserved historical architecture, including high city walls rebuilt in 1528, which enc...